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ANDIES RESTAURANT

5253 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ANDIES RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622061

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MASHED POTATOES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

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Inspection history

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Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580404

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
525291

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD & DIRT IN AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE ,SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION,INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT. OF HEALTH,PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88508

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Tag RemovalFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88496

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. found entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door, shall be repair.citation issued with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277943

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #277539 07.18.10 WAS NOT CORRECTED #24 WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER WITH BLACK SPECKS UPON REINSPECTION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62721-11

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REDUCE SPLASHING OF DISH MACHINE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277539

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 7 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED SCREEN DOOR IN REAR (SOLID DOOR WAS OPEN) WITH OVER 1" GAP UNDER DOOR AND HOLE IN SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO REDUCE AND CONTROL PEST ACCESS. CITATION #62712-11

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR WASHING/RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS. CITATION #62712-11

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR STOPPERS ON ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. PROVIDE SHELVING TO MINIMIZE STORAGE OF FOOD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. REDUCE SPLASHING OF DISH MACHINE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
80268

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned //VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177069

Location recorded for this inspection · ANDIES RESTAURANT · 5253 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED GYROS MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F NO TIME ON CONTAINER OR TIME & TIMP LOG FOR FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES,MGMT VOLUNTERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $50.00

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM & SIDE,NEED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM & SIDE.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED, NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES,NEXT TO FREEZER OR PAINT,REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING, MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//WALL UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLANING OR REPAINT.

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